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Voters in the Oregon School District overwhelmingly approved two referendums Tuesday to fund a new K-6 elementary school in Fitchburg. The next step for district officials now will be getting construction plans out to bid. With every Dane County precinct reporting, along with those in Rock and Green counties, the unofficial count as of late Tuesday night was 7,675 to 4,208 in favor of Question 1 – purchasing land and building the school – by nearly a 2-to-1 margin. Question 2, exceeding revenue limits for operations and maintenance of the school, passed by a slightly slimmer margin, and 7,416 to 4,456. The first question asked for $44.9 million in funding to pay for construction and equipping a new elementary school in Fitchburg, off the Lacy Road interchange in the

Terravessa development, as well as purchasing land parcels for it. That money will also pay for land around the U.S. Hwy. 14 and County Hwy. MM interchange for a future grades 6-8 middle school. The second recurring question asked for $2.1 million per year starting in 2020 to pay for operation and maintenance expenses of the new elementary school. The fast-growing northern part of the district was the focus for this year’s referendum, which will now likely be followed by another in a few years to build a new middle school to keep up with an expected surge of growth that could raise the district’s student population from around 4,000 to more than 6,000 by 2030. If the middle school referendum is approved, that would set in motion several changes, with all elementary schools going to a K-5 model, as well as Rome Corners Intermediate (currently grades 4-5), while Oregon Middle School (currently grades 7-8) would add sixth-graders.

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Oregon defeats New Berlin Eisenhower 3-1 to win the title The Oregon boys soccer team won its third state title in program history Saturday, defeating New Berlin Eisenhower in the WIAA Division 2 state championship game. The Panthers got two goals

from senior Madison Conduah and another from senior Colin McCombs on a penalty kick on the way to a 3-1 victory at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. It’s the team’s first state title since 2013.

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Oregon area reflected, rejoiced at the end of ‘The World War’ SCOTT DE LARUELLE

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The Town of Dunn’s proposed budget calls for the same tax rate as last year. The proposed tax rate of $2.89 per $1,000 in value will be put before residents at the annual budget meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Dunn Town Hall, 4156 County Road B. The final budget will be up for vote at the Dec. 17 Town Board meeting. A home with a local assessed value of $200,000 would pay $578 in the town share of its property taxes if adopted. That’s the same amount as last year, though in the town newsletter, town treasurer Cathy Hasslinger pointed out it’s actually a drop against assessed values, which did not change this year, meaning the town could have raised taxes but didn’t. The town’s homes will be reassessed next in 2020. This budget includes $510,000 in borrowing for road work and equipment, which if approved would push the town’s debt to about $2 million at the end of 2019. About $300,000 of that money would be used for road construction projects and the rest would be used to improve the town’s vehicles by buying a new patrol truck for $190,000 and adding salt-brining equipment to a second truck.

What: Town of Dunn annual meeting, budget hearing When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Where: Town Hall, 4156 County Road B Info: 838-1081 Other expenditures include a $32,000 increase in public-safety costs for Fire and EMS services and law enforcement, a $2,000 increase for senior center services and a $36,000 reduction in intergovernmental revenue, which is due to the expiration or downsizing of grant programs. One example of that, Hasslinger said, is the pilot program to clean up leaves to prevent phosphorus leaching into the lakes that was funded at $20,000 for 2018 through Yahara WINS and $10,000 in 2019. The town is anticipating $70,000 in revenue from the sale of a parcel of land at 4423 Goodland Park Road. The property could be used as a business or a residence, Hasslinger said, and $60,000 of the proceeds are earmarked for the parkland dedication. The town will be paying almost $12,000 less in general government costs, which covers legal fees, administration and elections, among other things.

The planned road reconstruction projects are Orvold Park Drive, Woodland Road, a portion of Hawkinson Road, Edgewood Drive, Tura Road, Hart Circle and Fish Camp Road at a cost of $302,700. The town’s levy is slated to increase $9,000, from $1.880 million to $1.889 million, due to new construction adding assessed value to the town. The tax rate compared to the town’s equalized value is dropping from $2.54 per $1,000 to $2.47 per $1,000, the newsletter pointed out, meaning the value of properties in the town is increasing faster than the levy. The preliminary budget maintains a general fund balance of just under $600,000 and also has about $100,000 more in the undesignated general fund balance. Hasslinger explained that money was originally dedicated in 2010 to deal with the cost of complying with new legislation, but was undesignated in 2019 because it hasn’t been an issue. If adopted, the town’s overall indebtedness would be $1.95 million at the end of the 2019 budget year, down from almost $3.2 million in 2009, but up slightly from around $1.7 million in 2017. Property tax bills will be mailed out in December after the town adopts a budget. Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@wcinet.com.

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Town of Oregon residents would see the town’s portion of their tax rate rise by 4 cents under the proposed 2019 budget. The town will hold a public hearing on the budget at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, to get feedback on the proposal. The increase would bring the rate to $2.60 per $1,000 of property value, up from $2.56 last year. That would be an additional $10 for the

owner of a $250,000 property. To w n c l e r k D e n i s e Arnold told the Observer in an email there were “no big projects planned” for 2019 and did not expect anything “controversial.” “Kind of boring this year,” Arnold wrote. “Budget increase is very small.” The largest increase in the budget is in public safety, from $264,200 last year to $361,065 planned for 2019. Arnold explained that increase is for the Oregon Area Fire/EMS District, which is purchasing new breathing apparatuses. That’s offset partly by a decrease in the capital

If You Go What: Town of Oregon budget hearing When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 Where: Town Hall, 1138 Union Road Info: town.oregon.wi.us

outlay and cultural recreation/park budgets. The board is expected to vote on the proposed budget and tax levy immediately after the public hearing.

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The Village of Brooklyn’s proposed budget includes a 65-cent increase to the tax rate. Clerk-treasurer Linda Kuhlman explained in an email to the Observer the rate is “not definite,” and a pair of loans expected to be considered Nov. 12 could change that number. The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the budget that same night, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 210 Commercial St. Kuhlman said the board will “likely” wait to vote on the budget until Nov. 26 so the loans considered Nov. 12 can be included in the final budget. Board members will be considering loan terms for a new police department squad car and a new public works loader, Kuhlman said in her email. R ega r d l e s s o f t h o s e loans, the rate will go up to at least $9.14 per $1,000

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of property value, which itself is 26 cents above last year’s rate. That increase is largely from financing the new sewer, curb, gutter and street work on South Ke r c h S t r e e t , H i l l t o p Court and Hilltop Circle earlier this summer. That $9.14 rate would be a $65 increase on a $250,000 home. The rate published in the proposed bu d g e t , $ 9 . 5 3 , w o u l d amount to a $162.50 increase for the same owner. Outside of the loans, there are mostly small changes in the budget proposal from last year. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

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Support OTCWC’s philanthropy My husband and I moved to Oregon several years ago. We knew very few people here and started looking for ways to become involved in the community. I volunteered to work the polls for elections and met several women who told me about the Oregon Town and Country Women’s Club. I was surprised, and pleased, to learn that since its inception in 1973, this organization has donated almost $72,000 to Oregon and the surrounding area, in the form of donations to local services, and especially scholarships to deserving Oregon High School Seniors. Throughout the years, OTCWC has held luncheons, style shows and silent auctions to raise the funds they use to help not only our OHS seniors, but also the Youth Center, the Friends of the Library, the Historical Society, the Food Pantry and the Senior Center. Special Olympics, the Oregon

Community Band and Three Gaits have also been supported by the women of OTCWC. It is amazing, and heart-warming, that such a small philanthropic group in our small (but growing) community is making such a difference. This year the OTCWC will hold a luncheon and raffle on Nov. 13 at the Stoughton Country Club. Prizes include a hand-tied quilt, donated by the Quilt Ladies of St. John’s Lutheran Church, a pizza oven, donated by Wisco Industries, and over thirty baskets and gift certificate bundles. The purpose of the OTCWC is philanthropy. I urge everyone to support this fundraiser, as these women have supported the Oregon area for the last forty-five years. Kristine Carlson Village of Oregon

Government should promote affordability We are prepared to vote on hefty tax increases for both the village and school district this year. I suggest these taxes could have been much less had there been some more individual community members interest and involvement in the school district and village politics. As a result many, of the residents will be paying more taxes than should have been allocated for many overpriced projects. I suggest in future years that the village residents need to pay more attention to budgets to make this community a more affordable place to live. Some changes will be taking place with representatives in these

political positions in the next few months, and if interested, you should support candidates that want to provide good services and improvements at an affordable price. We also need a village government that puts more emphasis in development (that would result in more capital support of businesses locating in our community), which will bring much more non-residential support to our tax base. Lack of support to more business in this community needs to be changed to make it prosper and affordable to all residents. John Norwell Village of Oregon

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Attending to climate change is a need for us, not a want F ood. Clothing. Shelter. A way to earn enough to buy the things we can’t grow or make or otherwise provide for our family. When we face an existential crisis like climate change – when something has to give – recognizing the difference between luxuries and honest-toGod needs is essential. My Pa knew all about it, having lived through the Great Depression. Pa’s family was lucky. They had a little farm in Noeldner the swampy hinterlands of Clark County and they never went to bed hungry like many city folks did. But they didn’t drink bottled water or eat fresh seafood, their log house didn’t have a furnace and the idea of buying “distressed” clothes with holes in the knee would have struck them as insane. Years later, during World War II, there was grumbling about the rationing of butter and sugar and gasoline and some cheating, to be sure, but most people pulled together, and the boys at the point of the arrow got the ships, planes, tanks, trucks, food and ammunition they needed. Astonishing as it seems now, America managed to survive without manufacturing any cars or building more than a handful of houses during those war years. Now, “sacrifice” is a dirty word for most people – and blasphemy to those who worship economic growth. A small minority of citizens still volunteer to serve in the armed forces, the police and the like, but the rest of us take for granted levels of safety, comfort and material abundance that would have flabbergasted our forebears. Our unprecedented prosperity has a treacherous flip side: We have forgotten what real, honestto-God needs are. Decade after decade of increasingly frantic advertising has brainwashed most of us into believing things being sold are

needs rather than ever-more-extravagant means of meeting needs. The bigger house, the sexier car, the fancier education, being higher in the corporate pecking order, going farther in our travels, adding more years to our lifespan – the list of “needs” expands without apparent limit. This is why climate change is such a problem. Unlike our ancestors, we – collectively – are totally unprepared psychologically to even begin to give up anything. Even our leading climate scientists and policy experts are afraid to tell us how terribly much we will need to do to avoid doing too little, too late. It is only a few months since Dane County and other parts of southern Wisconsin were inundated with record-breaking rainfall and devastating flooding, but more parents than ever are driving their children to elementary school in Oregon. How will these kids ever learn to get serious about curtailing greenhouse gas emissions if Mommy and Daddy won’t let them walk or take the bus? And we still believe our kids “have” to drive to school when they get old enough; otherwise they would be “deprived” of sports and band and all the other extra-curricular activities, which have somehow become “needs.” I’m sorry, but feel-good talk about how wonderful Oregon’s environmental education programs are doesn’t begin to compensate for this monumental cluelessness. Meanwhile, the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report is warning that failure to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius rather than 2 degrees will almost certainly result in far more dire climatic changes than previously expected. But you wouldn’t know it if you watched the thousands of people from the Oregon area who still drive to work to Madison, almost all solo. Making matters worse, the village is plowing ahead with expanding even further into the cornfields on our west side – without any serious expectations that the new residents will routinely walk or bike for their dayto-day errands in the Village.

Nor do our municipal budgets reveal any sense of urgency. Since when are more extravagant parks and athletic fields more important than commuter bus service? We seem paralyzed by desperation to believe drastic changes aren’t needed to grapple with the enormity of the challenge we face. We will have to relearn all the hard-won lessons our parents grasped about what real needs are, quickly. And wring 80 percent of the fossil fuel out of our means of meeting those needs in a decade or two. We don’t have time to wait to for adults to show up in the Oval Office and Congress and tell us what to do. There isn’t any mystery to most of it. Install LED lights, and turn them off when you aren’t using them. Put on a sweater and turn down the heat. Find things to do within walking or biking distance of your house. Make the fight against climate change as important to you as, golf, baseball, fishing or binge-watching. If the gas you are about to buy at Kwik Trip isn’t connected to an honest-to-God need, don’t buy it. And look for ways to use less as time goes by. Big Brother isn’t keeping track of your emissions, but the atmosphere is – and the best excuses in the world don’t count for anything. You can also attend village and township board meetings and challenge our elected officials to make commuter bus service to Madison a priority. Get into a carpool. Urge the school board to get serious about teaching our kids everything they need to know about purging fossil fuels from their daily lives – starting with their trip to school in the morning. And on those two or three days of the year when you vote, cast your ballots for leaders who have the courage to demand more from us than We The People dare to imagine possible today. Hans Noeldner is a Village of Oregon resident.

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With the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I as an historical backdrop, the Oregon area will commemorate Veterans Day with ceremonies beginning at 11 a.m. in downtown Oregon at the World War I monument. The ceremony will include a recognition of those area veterans who died in the past year, chaplain’s comments, a presentation on “Remember Our Veterans” and rifle salute with taps. Following the ceremony, people can move to the Oregon Senior Center for lunch and a short presentation. (RSVP required for lunch by Wednesday, Nov. 7), where Sgt. Jeff Boudreau will present “Marine Security Guard — Protecting American Embassies (and Presidents) Abroad.” Boudreau served on active duty from

What: Oregon Veterans Day ceremonies When: 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 Where: World War I monument, downtown Oregon Info: 835-5801 1985-89 as a Marine security guard at American embassies and consulates around the world. Boudreau served in Frankfurt, Germany; Bucharest, Romania; San Salvador, El Salvador; and on President George H.W. Bush’s security detail at the 1989 Paris Summit. He will talk about the unique training for this role, the day-to-day responsibilities of the Marine Security Guard, and how critical the group is to the success of

U.S. diplomacy around the world. This year’s lunch is being donated by JL Richards. The menu will be pulled pork or chicken sandwiches, baked beans, green beans, salad and cookies.

Memorial church service At 7 p.m. Sunday evening, Brooklyn-Oregon American Legion Post 160 will host the Green County Veterans Memorial Service at Community United Methodist Church, 201 Church St., in Brooklyn. The Rev. George Kaminskas will provide the service, featuring “faith involved with defending our constitution and pride in keeping America Safe.” There will also be songs, reading of names of Green County veterans who died in the past year, a Lighting the Candle ceremony, a salute the flag and the playing of Taps. – Scott De Laruelle

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a full-time village planner, fund a full-time police officer position for the whole year and included a 2.5 perWhat: Village of Oregon cent cost-of-living adjustbudget public hearing ment for non-union village When: 5 p.m. Monday, employees. Those additions Nov. 12 plus increased debt service Where: Village Hall, 117 to ready the village for large Spring St. borrowing projects to come would lead to the village’s Info: 835-3118 share of property taxes increasing to $1,578 on an The tax increases, new average home. The village’s share is about one-quarter positions and big upcoming of the total property tax bill. projects are a result of the

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village’s growth, and village administrator Mike Gracz said “it would be tough” to keep tax increases to a level he had tried to in years past, around $60. This $106 increase is on the heels of a $76 bump last year. “When you look at our budget in the next five years, we’re talking about doing a new library, two new municipal buildings and three big road projects,” Gracz pointed out at a September Village Board meeting.

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Sound off on proposed resource plan at Nov. 15 public hearing

In a year that saw record flooding affecting hundreds of residents and costing millions of dollars in cleanup and rebuilding, managing the environment has become a hot topic around Dane County. Every year, the county asks its residents for advice and opinions to update its rolling, 10-year Land and Water Resource Management Plan, but this year might draw a bit more interest than usual. According to a county news release, the long-term strategic plan is used to develop annual work plans and apply for conservation grant funding. It includes an assessment of the county’s

If You Go What: Dane County Land Conservation Committee public hearing When: 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 Where: Lyman F. Anderson Agriculture and Conservation Center (Room 121), 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Madison Info: 224-3730

Draft plan available A draft of this year’s Land and Water Resource Management plan is available for comment on the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department website at lcd-lwrd.countyofdane.com/Resources/LWRM-Plan

release read. People are invited to attend the Dane County Land Conservation Committee public hearing to learn about and weigh in on the plan at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the natural resource conditions Lyman F. Anderson Agriculand needs, with input from ture and Conservation Center “local citizens, resource pro- (Room 121), 5201 Fen Oak fessionals and direct conservation efforts.” “The process and plan is a holistic approach to land and water resource management that focuses on partnerships and collaboration,” the

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exercise regimen as the weather turns colder are invited to walk the indoor track from 6-7 a.m. on weekdays at Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. It’s free to walk, but a registration is required. To register, bring a photo ID to the Oregon Area School District office, 123 E. Grove St., on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walkers will be given a badge for proper identification for school staff. For information, call 835-4091 or email alm@oregonsd.org

Online safety An online safety class for parents will be held at the library from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. The class will provide an overview of current technology trends, apps and issues for children and teens. It will cover how parents can educate and communicate with young people about safe and proper use of technology, resources for online safety and information about how to report instances of online child exploitation. For information, contact Kara and kripley@oregonlibrary.org.

Oregon High School (with some help from elementary school kids) is putting on performances of “The Wizard of Oz” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at the OHS Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., For information, call 835-4300

There will be appetizers, a cash bar, a silent auction and raffle prizes. The cost is $25 per person and is limited to people ages 21 and older. For information, visit oregon boosters.com.

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People ages 9 and up can attend a group lesson on the ukulele from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Oregon Public Library. Bring your own ukulele and learn Ice cream social the basics in this two-hour group lesThe Oregon Area Food Pantry, son. By the end, you will know how 107 N. Alpine Road, will host an ice to play at least one song. Registration cream social from noon to 2 p.m. Sat- is required. Call 835-3656 for information. urday, Nov. 10. There will be an opportunity to tour Friends of Brooklyn Fire/EMS the pantry, learn about November and The November meeting of the December distribution days and information about volunteering or using Friends of the Brooklyn Fire/EMS will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14, at pantry services. For information, email oregonfood 6:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Fire Station, 401 W. Main St. pantry@hotmail.com. Residents can support the departPanther Pride fundraiser ments by placing their Bill’s Food The Oregon Athletic Boosters Club Center receipts in the mailbox located will host a Panther Pride fundraiser at the fire station. For information, contact Dave Hall from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Legend at Bergamont, 699 Berga- at davehall@tds.net. mont Blvd.

Community calendar Thursday, Nov. 8

• 6-7 p.m., Online safety class for parents, library, kripley@oregonlibrary.org • 6:30-7:30 p.m., PTO meeting, Netherwood Knoll Elementary library, 276 Soden Dr., oregonpto. org

Friday, Nov. 9

• 10 a.m., Everybody story time, library, 835-3656 • 5-6 p.m., Anime club (ages 12-18), library, 835-3656 • 7:30 p.m. OHS production of The Wizard of Oz, OHS PAC, 456 N. Perry Pkwy, 835-4300

Saturday, Nov. 10

Legend at Bergamont, 699 Bergamont Blvd., oregonboosters.com • 7:30 p.m. OHS production of The Wizard of Oz, OHA PAC, 456 N. Perry Pkwy, 835-4300

Sunday, Nov. 11

• 11 a.m., Veterans Day remembrance, WWI memorial, downtown Oregon • Noon, Veterans Day presentation and lunch (reservations for lunch due by Nov. 7), senior center, 8355801 • 2:30 p.m. OHS production of The Wizard of Oz, OHA PAC, 456 N. Perry Pkwy, 835-4300

Tuesday, Nov. 13

• 9-11 a.m., 3-7 p.m., Oregon Area Food Pantry distribution hours, 107 N. Alpine Pkwy., obfp.org • 3:30 p.m., Explore virtual reality (ages 5-12), library, 835-3656 • 7 p.m., Oregon Community Band fall concert, OHS PAC

• 12-2 p.m., Ice Cream Social, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 North Alpine Parkway, oregonfood pantry@hotmail.com • 1-3 p.m., Group ukulele lesson (ages 9 and up, registration required), library, 835-3656 • 7-10 p.m., Oregon Athletic Booster Thursday, Nov. 15 Club Panther Pride fundraiser, The Village Hall closed

Community cable listings Village of Oregon Cable Access TV channels: WOW #983 & ORE #984 Phone: 291-0148 • Email: oregoncableaccess@charter.net Website: ocamedia.com • Facebook: ocamediawi New programs daily at 1 p.m. and repeats at 4, 7 and 10 p.m. and 1, 4, 7 and 10 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8 WOW: Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) ORE: RCI 6th Grade Orchestra Performance (10/30)

Monday, Nov. 12 WOW: Village Board 2019 Budget Hearing – LIVE- 5pm ORE: School Board Meeting – LIVE- 6:30pm

Tuesday, Nov. 13 Friday, Nov. 9 WOW: Veterans’ Day WOW: Dane County Ceremony (11/11) Veteran’s Housing ORE: Panther Soccer Benefits (7/24) vs Middleton (10/11) ORE: RCI 5th Grade Orchestra Performance Wednesday, Nov. 14 (11/1) WOW: 2018 Deer Hunting with Dan Small Saturday, Nov. 10 ORE: School Board WOW: 2018 Deer Meeting (11/12) Hunting with Dan Small ORE: Panther Soccer Thursday, Nov. 15 vs Brookfield Central WOW: Village Board (9/20) 2019 Budget Hearing (11/12) Sunday, Nov. 11 ORE: Panther Soccer WOW: St. John’s vs Monona Grove (10/25) Lutheran Church Service ORE: Panther Soccer vs Milton (10/11)

• 6-7 p.m., How to avoid fake news (teens and adults), library, 8353656 • 6:30-8 p.m., Bookmobile at the gazebo, 100 Hotel St., Brooklyn, dcls.info

Friday, Nov. 16

• 5-9 p.m., Dominic Strong Fight Against ALL fundraiser, Headquarters Bar and Restaurant, 101 Concord Drive, dominicvansomeren. wordpress.com • 6-7 p.m., Preschool open gym (ages 0-5), Netherwood Knoll Elementary big gym, 276 Soden Dr., kallen@oregonlibrary.org

Saturday, Nov. 17

• 3-4 p.m., After hour nerf war (ages 8-14, bring own nerf guns), library, 835-3656

Sunday, Nov. 18

• 8 a.m. to noon, VFW Annual Pancake Breakfast, Oregon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Dr.

Brooklyn Lutheran Church 101 Second Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3852 Pastor Rebecca Ninke SUNDAY 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship Community of Life Lutheran Church PO Box 233, Oregon (608) 286-3121, office@ communityoflife.us Pastor Jim McCoid SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Education Hour, 10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry Parkway, Oregon Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church 201 Church Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3344 Pastor George Kaminski SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship (Nov.-April) 10:30 a.m. Worship (May-Oct.)

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 143 Washington Street, Oregon (608) 835-3554 Pastor Jeffrey Hendrix SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship Holy Communion 2nd & last Sundays First Presbyterian Church 408 N. Bergamont Blvd. (north of CC), Oregon, WI (608) 835-3082 - fpcoregonwi. org Pastor Kathleen Owens SUNDAY 10 a.m. Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Adult Education Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg (608) 273-1008, memorialucc. org Pastor Kristin Gorton SUNDAY 8:15 and 10 a.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA

Central Campus: Raymond Road and Whitney Way SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Worship West Campus: Corner of Hwy. PD and Nine Mound Road, Verona SUNDAY - 9 & 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Worship (608) 271-6633 Hillcrest Bible Church

752 E. Netherwood, Oregon Graham Blaikie, Interim Pastor (608) 835-7972, www.hbclife.com SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. worship at the Hillcrest Campus and 10:15 a.m. worship with Children’s ministries, birth – 4th grade Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church

651 N. Main Street, Oregon Pastor: Fr. Gary Wankerl (608) 835-5763 holymotherchurch.weconnect.com SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship People’s United Methodist Church 103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon Pastor Jason Mahnke

(608) 835-3755, www.peoplesumc.org

Communion is the 1st & 3rd weekend SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship St. John’s Lutheran Church

625 E. Netherwood, Oregon Pastor Paul Markquart (Lead) (608) 291-4311 SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8, 10:30 a.m. Worship Vineyard Community Church

Oregon Community Bank & Trust, 105 S. Alpine Parkway, Oregon Bob Groth, Pastor (608) 513-3435, welcometovineyard.com SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship

Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli

At the intersection of Hwy. 69 & PB Pastor Rich Pleva paoliucc.com, (608) 225-1278 SUNDAY - 9:30 a.m. Family worship

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Senior center Monday, Nov. 12 Saucy BBQ Ribs Cheesy Potatoes Oven Roasted Root Vegetables Sourdough Roll Apple Pie MO – Veggie Burger NCS – Spiced Apples Tuesday, Nov. 13 Taco Pasta Casserole Broccoli, cauliflower, pineapple Blueberry Crisp MO – Red Beans and Rice NCS – Banana Wednesday, Nov. 14 Chicken Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bun Cheesy Potatoes Four Bean Salad and Orange Frosted Chocolate Cake MO – Garden Burger NCS – SF Cookie Packet Thursday, Nov. 15 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Drop in between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 Sloppy Joe on Whole Wheat Bun Kidney Bean Salad Mixed Vegetables and banana Frosted Strawberry Cake MO – Soy Sloppy Joe NCS – SF Jell-O SO - Harvest Salad Meatballs NCS – SF Pudding SO - Seven Layer Salad *Contains Pork

All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 Interim pastor SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. classic service 10:45 a.m. new song service

Monday, Nov. 12 9:00 CLUB 10:30 StrongWomen 10:30 Dominoes 12:45 Get Fit 1:30 Bridge 3:30 Weight Loss Support Tuesday, Nov. 13 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9 - 11 Food Pantry Open 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:45 Zumba Gold 12:30 Sheepshead 12:30 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, Nov. 14 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Cards with Terry 12:45 Get Fit 1:00 Euchre 4:00 Online Selling Class Thursday, Nov. 15 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Pool Players 9:00 Rubber Stamping 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 StrongWomen 12:30 Shopping at Bill’s 1:00 Card Party 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, Nov. 16 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:30 Balance Class 12:45 Get Fit

• Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, First Presbyterian Church, every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. • Relationship & Divorce Support Group, State Bank of Cross Plains, every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. • Navigating Life Elder Support Group, People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy., every first Monday at 7 p.m.

Giving Thanks “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV In the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving every year on the fourth Thursday of November. But if the official holiday is the only time we are making a conscious effort to be thankful, then we are clearly deficient in giving thanks. Saint Paul advises us to “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Being in constant communion with God by praying at all times and giving thanks in all circumstances may seem impossible, but perhaps it isn’t as difficult as it might seem. Paul’s advice to the Thessalonians quoted above is in the co text of telling them to appreciate the hard work of those around them and admonishing them not to be idle or disruptive. Paul knows that we all have work to do, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t be praying and giving thanks in the empty gaps in our day. The internal monologue that all of us carry on throughout the day can often be filled with grumbling and rancor. The irritating boss or co-worker gives us a chance to develop patience. Give thanks at Thanksgiving but be determined to carry it over into the rest of the year. Being thankful at all times is perhaps the quickest and most direct route to a happy and blessed life. – Christopher Simon

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Above, Avie Breiby, 3, of Brooklyn dressed as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle for the First Presbyterian Church’s Trunk or Treat event Oct. 31. At left, Brad Sinner, left, a member of Gryffindor house, and 9-year-old Milo Burns, a Ravenclaw, join forces for an evening of trick-or-treating.

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As the second seed at the WIAA Division 2 state tournament, the Oregon boys soccer team wasn’t just happy being at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. The expectation was to win the gold ball. “The feel when we stepped into state this year was different,” Mitchell said. “We weren’t trying to make games interesting like we had to the year before against teams that were superior to us. We had the vision that we were going to win this year. It’s kind of surreal because we did it.” A core of seniors were the heart of the Panthers soccer team. McCombs noticed a difference when practices first started. “Last year against Whitefish Bay we knew it was going to be a crazy game,” McCombs said. “This year we knew we actually had a chance of winning. It’s not like we needed something lucky to happen.” Senior Duncan Morgan will cherish being a part of a state championship team that had a state record 16 shutouts this year. “It feels incredible,” Morgan said. “It’s not like it was just me. It was our whole defensive line, the offense down to the defense. I didn’t have to do much this season which was a blessing.” There are many other scrapbook-type memories that Morgan will cherish. Oregon players would get together for ice cream and go out for dinner at Noodles and Company. “The whole atmosphere of the Oregon soccer program is something to remember,” he said. “It’s not something that comes around often.”

Restocking the team If Oregon hopes to make a run to a third straight state tournament next year, it will have to do so with a new core. The Panthers will just have five returners from this year’s state championship team. Those are junior midfielder Collin Bjerke (who scored 19 goals this season) and juniors Aaron Kluck, Ethan Vandermause, Jaison Fishwild and Ben Schaefer. “We will have some big shoes to fill,” coach Chris

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Oregon seniors Madison Conduah (left) and Duncan Morgan walk to the Panther crowd with the WIAA Division 2 state championship trophy on Saturday.

Oregon wins D2 state title MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Madison Conduah won’t have to worry about a sibling rivalry with his brother, Jon, after Saturday’s WIAA Division 2 state championship game. The Oregon senior forward scored two goals as the Panthers rolled to a 3-1 win over New Berlin Eisenhower at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. It marks the third state title in program history, and the first since 2013, when Madison’s older brother Jon helped the Panthers when their second title. “I’m excited to get one (state title) and go home,” Madison Conduah said. “He (Jon) can’t say that anymore. We are both state champs. It’s the best feeling ever. It’s what we dreamed about as kids. “I remember coming out here in fifth grade and watching his team. I knew I wanted to be there one day.” Conduah and the Panthers, who had finished runner-up to Whitefish Bay last year,

got a second shot at the gold ball Saturday against the fourth-seeded Lions. Cedarburg upset Whitefish Bay in the sectional final. “We came here to win state,” junior midfielder Collin Bjerke said. “It’s amazing. I have been playing with these guys since I was 10 years old. There’s no better feeling than playing with your best friends on the field.” Oregon (20-2-2) stymied Hudson 3-0 in the semifinal Thursday, scoring all three of its goals in the second half. It did the same Saturday. “I feel like we just wanted it more,” Conduah said of the state title game against the Lions. “We kept going at them. I truly believe that we were the better team throughout the entire match.” After being tackled in the 81st minute with a 3-0 lead, Conduah left the game for a moment, but came back two minutes later to chants of “MVP, MVP.” The Panthers finished the season with a state-record 16

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Oregon senior Nick Borden (24) and New Berlin Eisenhower’s Stjepan Pehrada attack a ball Turn to Champs/Page 10 at the same time Saturday in a WIAA Division 2 state championship game.

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CLOCKWISE, From ABOVE: Oregon junior Collin Bjerke celebrates with the crowd Saturday after the Panthers knocked off New Berlin Eisenhower 3-1 in a WIAA Division 2 state championship game. It marked the third gold ball for the Panthers in the history of the program. Senior Zachary Folmer makes a move past a Holmen defender in a WIAA Division 2 state semifinal Thursday. The Panthers beat the Vikings 3-0. Senior Colin McCombs (3) and junior Collin Bjerke (2) celebrate after winning the WIAA Division 2 state championship. Senior forward Madison Conduah makes a move to the goal against New Berlin Eisenhower senior Carter Imig Saturday in a WIAA Division 2 state championship. Conduah scored two goals to lead the Panthers to a 3-1 win. Oregon soccer players, from left, senior Colin McCombs, junior Collin Bjerke and senior Duncan Morgan celebrate after winning a WIAA Division 2 state championship on Saturday. Senior Girish Russell runs across the field Saturday celebrating with the WIAA Division 2 state championship trophy.

Champs: Oregon clinches title with second-half goals Continued from page 9 shutouts and a state-record scoreless streak of 1,043 minutes, 59 seconds. The Panthers also had a string of 11 straight shutouts. “I don’t think losing was an option for us today,” Morgan said. “It feels fantastic to do it with the guys we love. We just really came out with a lot more energy in the second half.”

Oregon 3, New Berlin Eisenhower 1 After a scoreless first half in the Division 2 state championship game, senior midfielder Colin McCombs said the team didn’t make any adjustments. “We just knew this was going to be our last game together and we were going to make the most of it,” McCombs said. On the first goal, Conduah beat New Berlin Eisenhower sophomore Josh Crubaugh

to a through ball and snuck a shot into the near post in the 54th minutes. Conduah surprised himself by beating the Lions to the ball. “I really had no business winning that ball, I guess,” he said. “It was just hard work and grinding.” Conduah scored his second goal on a shot to the far post. Bjerke assisted on the goal at 67:34. T h r e e m i n u t e s l a t e r, McCombs scored on a penalty kick. “It was a phenomenal way to end the soccer career,” McCombs said. “It’s bittersweet.” The Lions outshot the Panthers 11-10 in the game. However, Oregon cashed in on their scoring opportunities in the second half. “I think we were just controlling the game a lot better,” Bjerke said. “We were attacking the goal, finding the through balls, and I was just trying to find Maddy’s

(Conduah) feet to finish it off.” Oregon senior goalkeeper Duncan Morgan had two saves.

Oregon 3, Holmen 0 Senior Carter Hendrickson and his teammates blew kisses to the Panthers’ crowd after each goal Thursday. Hendrickson scored once, and the Panthers had a lot to celebrate after knocking off Holmen 3-0 in the semifinals. It was the first time all season Holmen had given up three goals. All three came in the second half, with the first two less than two minutes apart. “It’s just the first thing that came to mind,” Hendrickson said of blowing kisses. “We are just showing love to everyone who came out to watch us.” Conduah assisted in an insurance goal by junior midfielder Collin Bjerke in the 67th minute. On Thursday, the Panthers dominated the game,

outshooting the Vikings 29-3. Hendrickson scored the first goal from about 20 yards out and slotted it just inside the near post on an assist by Bjerke at 50:44 seconds. “Carter opened up the second half with a long shot that kind of caught the keeper offguard,” Mitchell said. “That was a laser.” Senior Nick Borden scored less than two minutes later to extend the Panthers’ lead to 2-0. Holmen coach Guy Turner credited the Panthers for their

superior offensive possession and attack. “They just have a high-powered offense,” Turner said. “They are a quality program, well deserving of getting to the state championship. “They had a level of intensity. I think what happens when you come to this level at the state semifinals you know what it takes. Those guys had it last year.” Early on in the first half, it appeared Holmen goalkeeper Jackson Lutz was up to the challenge.

Despite the Panthers peppering the goal with seven shots, Lutz turned each of them away. It didn’t rattle the Panthers. Mitchell said he liked the way the Panthers handled not scoring despite so many opportunities – a change from earlier in the season. “At halftime they didn’t show frustration,” Mitchell said. “They felt good about their level of play despite not finding the back of the net … They were confident that we were going to find the goal.”

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Oregon trio gets first-team All-Conference nod

Klus named Defensive Player of the Year JEREMY JONES Sports editor

MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The accolades keep rolling in for the Oregon boys soccer team. The WIAA Division 2 state champions, Oregon had three players named first-team Badger South All-Conference Oct. 26. The trio of first-team all-conference selections were: senior Colin McCombs (midfielder), junior Collin Bjerke (midfielder) and senior Madison Conduah (forward). Both McCombs and Bjerke were two of four unanimous all-conference selections. The

other unanimous picks were Stoughton senior Nolan Meyer (goalkeeper) and Monona Grove junior Isaac Becker (midfielder). Conduah scored a teamhigh 24 goals for Oregon. Bjerke closed the season with 19 goals. Oregon finished the season 20-2-2 and won the Badger South Conference title. Senior Nick Borden, senior Ian Moran, senior Carter Hendrickson and senior Duncan Morgan were named second-team all-conference. Fellow senior Zach Bennett earned honorable mention all-conference honors.

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Senior linebacker John Klus (32) tackles Mount Horeb/Barneveld running back Malik Winston on Aug. 24. Klus led the state in tackles and was named Defensive Player of the Year in the Badger South this season.

conferences this year,” he said. “I think Dylan really shined against some of the top teams in the conferences, and I think that is why he got the edge over Keion. His ability to catch and run may have also put him slightly ahead despite missing the final game against Monroe. “DiMaggio was also a kid who really got a lot of his yards after being hit,” Kissling said. “He was really hard to bring down with one defender.” Sophomore tight end Gabe Pearson, senior Matt Rusch (offensive lineman) and senior Jack Haufle (receiver/ kicker) were tabbed as honorable mentions. Pearson caught seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown in six games. Haufle caught five balls for 96 yards in four games. Kissling said he is very excited having three all-conference returns back for next season. “I think all three of them will have bigger roles on both sides of the ball, as will many of our kids will,” he said. “I think having Brady, Nate and Gabe coming back

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Oregon junior Ben Schaefer looks to control possession against New Berlin Eisenhower Saturday.

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Senior down lineman Logan Ackerman (53) was one of three Panthers to be named first-team all-conference last month. Ackerman was fifth on the team with 74 tackles, including eight for a loss. Smedley didn’t play in Brady Gagner were joined the team’s playoff loss to La on the second team offense Crosse Central and Kissling by senior running back said his absence really hurt Keion Szudy. Szudy rushed for a teamOregon. Matt Kissling is the only best 812 yards and eight all-conference defensive touchdowns in nine games. player that will be back next He also caught 18 passes for year. He finished second on 198 yards and three touchthe team with 83 tackles, downs. Kissling said while he including a team-best 10 for loss, to go along with an felt like both DiMaggio and interception and a defensive Szudy were first-team caliber type kids, it’s hard to get touchdown. “We did play a fair num- more than one guy on the ber of juniors, which will same team on the first-team. help us next year but hav“There were some realing Logan, Carson and Jack l y g o o d b a c k s i n o u r definitely let us do some things to stop our opponents,” Kissling said. “Having Matt coming back, he should be one of the leaders out there next season.” Monona Grove senior defensive end Sam Gronski was named Defensive Player of the Year. Serving the Community Since 1961 Offensively, senior run167 N. Main St., Oregon ning back Dylan DiMaggio and Junior guard Nate Hall HOURS: earned first team offensive Monday, Tuesday and Friday honors. 8 am-12 noon; 1:30 pm-6 pm DiMaggio rushed for 686 yards and six touchdowns. Wednesday He also caught 13 passes for 8 am-12 noon; 1:30 pm-5 pm; 7-9 pm a team-best 209 yards and a touchdown. Monona Grove Saturday 8 am-11 am senior quarterback Jordan Bishop earned was named Dr. John E. Breitbach Offensive Player of the year and Stoughton junior tackle Jack Nelson was named Offensive Lineman of the Year. Senior center Brandon www.breitbachchiropractic.com Schultz and junior tackle

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Mitchell said. Mitchell said the team has a “tradition” and high expectations, regardless of how much experience it has. “We expect to be competitive every single year no matter how many guys we return,” he said. “Kids are hungry to fill those spots that are empty for next year.”

Schaefer steps up Senior center backline defender Ian Moran missed Saturday’s state title game with an injury. That opened the door for Schaefer to play inside back on the biggest stage against New Berlin Eisenhower. Schaefer had “five or

six” games in which he didn’t play much this year, Mitchell said, but a lineup change that could have led to communication breakdowns didn’t present any problems. Schaefer, Mitchell said, played a “flawless game.” “Ben allowed us to push (Colin) McCombs into the midfield,” Mitchell said, explaining McCombs’ offense was needed closer to the front. “For him to come in and do that on our behalf is just a testament to the expectations we have for the boys. “They just don’t know when it’s their time. Next year, for a lot of boys it will be their time.”

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Senior middle linebacker John Klus led the state in tackles for most of the season, so it was no surprise he was named a unanimous first-team Badger South all-conference selection late last month. One of 13 Panthers to be honored with all-conference honors, Klus helped lead Oregon to a second-place 6-1 record in the conference and a 7-2 regular season mark overall. In the process, Oregon earned its first WIAA Division 2 home playoff game since 2008. Klus just missed being a unanimous selection last year. “I thought the last two years he has been the best in the conference,” coach Dan Kissling said. “When the voting was finished (this year) there wasn’t anybody close to him.” Klus, who finished the season with 127 tackles (six for loss), was also named Defensive Player of the Year for the Badger South. He also had one sack, a forced fumble, an interception and three blocked punt, including two on back-to-back possessions against Milton. Kissling who has coached at his alma mater since 2000 (2010 as the head coach) said while Oregon has had some tremendous linebackers, the numbers speak for themselves. “You can’t really argue with John’s career stats, 458 total tackles in four years,” Kissling said. John Jones is second on that list with 283 and Nick Kaschub is third with 234. “Even if we didn’t bring John up his frosh and sophomore years, he still would have led our program with 351 tackles,” Kissling said. “He has natural instincts for the linebacker position and a motor that is alway going 110 percent, which puts him at that elite level.” Klus was joined on the first team by senior down lineman Logan Ackerman and senior defensive back Carter Erickson. Senior defensive back Carson Smedley and junior linebacker Matt Kissling earned second-team honors. Ackerman was fifth with 74 tackles, including eight for a loss, which was second on the team. He tied Kissling for the team-lead with four sacks. Erickson had 55 tackles and was second to only senior defensive back Jack Haufle (5) on the team with four interceptions. “No doubt losing those guys (Ackerman, Smedley, Erickson and Haufle) will hurt us,” Kissling said. “Logan was the kid we played against our opponent’s best O-linemen.” Smedley had 78 tackles to go along with a forced fumble and two interceptions. “Carson’s leadership as a safety was huge and will be missed,” Kissling said. “Carson isn’t the biggest kid or the fastest one out there, but he puts himself in position to make plays because he understands the game and what we want him to do out there.”

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Oregon senior setter Erin Flanagan received second-team Badger South All-Conference honors last month. Flanagan was instrumental in the Panthers going from two conference wins last year to taking third in the Badger South this season. The Panthers finished 28-10 overall (5-2 Badger South) and lost to Wauwatosa Central in three sets in a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal. Flanagan racked up 761 assists, an average of 7.2 per set and 300 digs, an average of 7.9 per match. The only unanimous first-team all-conference selection was Milton senior outside hitter Chloe Buescher, who was named the conference’s layer of the year. Three Oregon seniors named honorable mention all-conference are senior Emily Konop (libero), Leah Rogers (outside hitter) and Bekken Pearson (outside hitter). Konop had a team-high 495 digs, an average of 4.6 per set and a team-best 72 aces. Rogers had 242 kills, an average of 2.3 per set, and 325 digs, an average of three per set. Pearson racked up 227 kills, an average of two per set and posted 304 digs, an average of 2.8 per set. Watertown repeated as Badger South Conference champion and had six players receive all-conference honors and three on the first-team.

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Above: Senior Erin Flanagan was named second-team Badger South All-Conference as a setter; (below) outside hitter Leah Rogers was named to the Badger South all-conference team as an honorable mention.

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Schmidt, McKee named academic all-state MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Tw o O r e g o n H i g h School girls golfers were named Academic AllState by the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin. The two academic allstate honorees are: sophomore Alyssa Schmidt and senior Sydney McKee. Schmidt received the designation of high honors and McKee received the designation of honors. To achieve high honors, student-athletes must have a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher.

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Student-athletes receive honors for a GPA of 3.25 to 3.749. The Panthers’ duo helped Oregon take fourth at the sectional for the s e c o n d s t r a i g h t y e a r. Schmidt finished ninth at the sectional after shooti n g a 1 4 - ove r- p a r 8 6 .

McKee tied for 17th with a 91. Students are nominate d b y G C AW m e m b e r c o a c h e s i f t h ey h a d a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.25, participated in at least 75 percent of their team’s varsity matches and were at least a sophomore in high school. In all, 319 girls from 96 high schools were honored this year for maintaining high academic standards in the classroom, while competing in varsity golf.

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Youth doesn’t come without its share of struggles. The Oregon/Belleville girls swimming team has struggled with numbers and the program has struggled to qualify for state since moving to the fastest sectional in the state in 2005. Oregon didn’t participate at sectionals in 2004. Fielding a team of just 13 girls and two upperclassmen this season, traveled to Middleton on Saturday for sectionals and as a result, the Panthers were unable to send anyone back to this weekend’s WIAA Division 1 state meet. The meet features the topranked team in the state in the host Cardinals, who have won the last two state titles. Sun Prairie is ranked fifth in D1. The sectional also features Verona Area/Mount Horeb and Madison West, each of whom got bumped out of the top five late in the season, and Madison Memorial. Oregon had a nice run of state qualifiers from 200611, which featured 15 individual swims and 11 state qualifying relays. The Panthers ended a state drought from 2012 until last season when Jenna Dobrinsky qualified in the 500 free and also helped the 200 free relay qualify. Dobrinsky, now a junior, opt not to rejoin the team this season. A s a r e s u l t , O r eg o n entered sectionals expecting their 200-yard medley and 200 freestyle relays to have the best shot at qualifying for state. While each was competitive, fielding four underclassmen, they didn’t quite make the state cut. Freshman Claudia Schwartz and sophomore Mattea Thomason, Zoe Rule and Halle Bush finished ninth in the 200 medley relay to open Saturday’s meet in 1 minute, 55.2 seconds. It was a drop of nearly four seconds from their seed time. The state qualifying standard was 1:51.94. Bush, Thomason, Rule and Schwartz returned to the pool in the 200 free relay and finished 10th, besting their season-best by more than two seconds with a 1:45.34. The state-qualifying standard was a 1:41.52. “A l m o s t eve r y eve n t was faster this year, coach Michael Keleny said. “The girls swam well, almost all of them had a PR at

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ABOVE: Zoe Rule swims in the 100-yard butterfly at the WIAA D1 Middleton sectional in Middleton. The sophomore placed 19 in the fly and 16th in the backstroke. BELOW: Mattea Thomason swims in the 100-yard breaststroke Saturday at the WIAA D1 sectional in Middleton. She placed 14th in the breast.

Mattea Thomason swims in the 100-yard breaststroke Saturday in Middleton. She placed 14th in the breast. sectionals,” he said.

Other finishes Thomason went on to place 14th in the 100 breaststroke with a season-best 1:14.01. Schwartz had nearly a three-and-a-half second PR in the 200 free and finished 16th in 2:00.52. She cut close to a second off her seed time in the 500 free as well, placing 19th in 5:29.43. Rule finished 19th in the 100 butterfly with a best time of 1:03.2 and shaved two seconds off her seed time to take 16th place in the 100 back (1:03.27). Bush added a little time in her 200 free and finished 28th, but she bounced back to post a season-best 26.74 for 19th in the 50 free. Freshman Brooke White was 20th in a season-best 26.82. S o p h o m o r e Vi c t o r i a Helvig cut three-and-a-half seconds off her seed time in the 200 IM and finished 23rd in 2:22.84. She dropped close to three seconds in her

100 backstroke and finished 14th in 1:02.64. Oregon had three more best times in the 50 free from sophomore Isabella Nowka, freshman Lily Gebauer and junior Grace Kiessau. The only Panther seniors swimming Saturday, Olivia Keast finished 27th in the 100 free with a nearly a two-and-a-half second season-best (1:00.48), and Kathleen Reif won her heat and took 25th in the 100 breaststroke (1:24.76) with close to a two second personal-best. “Both Seniors swam well and finished the season on a high note,” Keleny said. Junior Michaela Rosga added a little time in the 100 free as did sophomore Caroline Rusch in the 100 back. Keleny is optimistic about next year. “We’re feeling good about next year,” he said. “We will have a few new freshman, and hopefully more new swimmers in general. We are hoping for a bigger team.”

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WWI: OAHS believes Oregon World War I monument was the first built in United States Continued from page 1 – brought people around the globe together in a time long before social media and live streaming, in independent, often spontaneous outpourings of relief and rejoicing at the long-hopedfor news. At 11 a.m. Paris time, the war officially ended with the Germans’ signing of an armistice; their emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II – seen largely in the U.S. as the instigator of the conflict – fled to Holland in disgrace. While it was only 4 a.m. in Oregon, once people awakened to the news, it became a day long remembered. The main story of the Nov. 14 issue of the Observer, titled, “Oregon Celebrates Peace,” describes the scene of the “whole village in celebration.” That included a man named G.L. Booth, who sat on the village water tower – not far from where a monument to the war stands today – “ringing the fire bell for hours on end” as people gathered in the downtown square “ringing bells and blowing whistles.” “A h a l f h o l i d a y wa s declared by the citizens, and places of business were closed in the afternoon to permit a rousing celebration,” the article read. “Immediately after dinner, a parade was formed at the schoolhouse, marched to the north end of the village, then through the business park to the south end back to the square, where a short program was carried out. In the parade, headed by the Oregon band, were all the school children from the village and some of the neighboring rural districts. The Civil War veterans, Red Cross and Boy Scouts followed “Kaiser Bill,” suspended from a pole and a coffin in which to place his remains (and) at the opening of the program on the square, the Kaiser was shot down and burned to ashes. The program consisted of songs and yells by the school children, music by the band and short

horse harnesses, cords of wood and even cigars. Nearly $3,000 was raised – not a small amount in those days – thanks to an auction including “livestock, poultry, machinery, tools, wearing apparel, eatables, fancy work, in fact articles of every description.” The fundraiser ended with a baseball game in the park between the single and married men – “won by the former by a score of 10 to 3,” and a dance at the opera house. OAHS volunteer Melanie Woodworth said while Oregon looked much different 100 years ago, with its “dirt roads and chicken and pigs, people burning with coal,” the strong sense of community is familiar through the decades. “There were feeling of pride that comes out, that The home front their boys had served, and Even though the Unit- they really were boys, they ed States didn’t get into were so young,” she said. the war until its final 18 World War I memorial months, it had a “great impact” on life in Oregon, Spurred by those patriotic said OAHS volunteer Ger- feelings, the people of Oreald Neath. gon financed and built what “We understand World the OAHS believes is the War II because it was clos- first World War I monument er to us, with ration stamps, built in the country. Constructed from granbut there were many regulations during (World War ite taken from the former I), including using ‘hard’ Chicago City Hall, the instead of ‘soft’ coal in monument stands today schools, as it would burn as the centerpiece of Oretoo fast, and the young girls gon’s downtown. Six teams (teachers) would have to of horsemen erected it in go out more often to stoke January 1920 after it was the fires,” he said. “There shipped from Chicago via were regulations from the rail to Jefferson Street viaDepartment of Food and duct and skidded to a wagNutrition on what you on to be taken to its downcould serve for two meats town location. in a meal. Those are things On June 10 of that year, are long gone and forgotten, the monument was unveiled but they did affect people’s’ in front of a crowd of daily lives.” around 150 people by WilDuring those war months, liam Johnson’s mother, the mainly agricultural Mrs. Chris Johnson, and community of not much dedicated by Wisconsin more than 1,000 residents Senator Irvine Lenroot, r a l l i e d t o t h e c o m m o n with Wisconsin Governor cause with several dona- Phillips also in attendance. tion drives. The July 11, There were brief addresses 1918, Observer details the by Oregon dignitaries A.H. businesses and people who Sholts and others. donated items to a Red Cross drive during a Fourth Email Unified Newspaper of July celebration – mainGroup reporter Scott De ly money, but also items Laruelle at scott.delaruellike oil, tires, disinfectant, le@wcinet.com.

a d d r e s s e s b y t h e R ev. W.F.E. Wagg and A.H. Sholts. All the business places and residences were decorated in the national colors and everywhere was seen flags and bunting. People from the neighborhood came in large numbers to help celebrate.” Until Dec. 8, 1941, when the U.S. entered the “next” major conflict – World War II – Nov. 11 was celebrated as “Armistice Day,” a day to honor all veterans, living and dead. In big cities and small villages across the country, at precisely 11 a.m. all school children were taught to rise to face the east and place their right hand over their heart. In Oregon, “Taps” was sounded between the old two story brick and red brick school buildings.

The cost of ‘The World War’ When the United States entered in April 1917 what most Americans then called “The World War,” the conflict had been raging for nearly three years; battered to a bloody stalemate with no end in sight. It was the appearance of the American army onto the battlefields of Western France that would finally bring an armistice, and an end to the fighting and killing. By the time the war ended Nov. 11, 1918, of the more than 4.7 million American men and women who participated, more than 53,000 were killed in action, more than 63,000 died from disease and other causes and more than 200,000 were wounded. In total, an estimated 40 million soldiers and civilians were killed or wounded during the war, which lasted from Aug. 2, 1914 to Nov. 11, 1918.

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History rediscovered through letters SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

Even though the war has been over for a century, those times still echo today, thanks to the ongoing efforts of local historians and sometimes, a bit of luck. Earlier this year, Ron Seekins, Brooklyn/Oregon American Legion Post 160 Adjutant, was cleaning out a forgotten safety deposit box belonging to the group when he found an envelope containing 12 typewritten pages. It contained no other notes or information, aside from a return address of “Mrs. L. Rowley Sr.” of Stoughton addressed to Quentin Benjamin Johnson of Brooklyn, a World War II veteran who died in 2011. After a bit of research, Seekins found that Mrs. L. Rowley Sr.’s maiden name was Minnie Aletta Johnson, younger sister of Brooklyn brothers Einar and Benjamin Johnson. He said she probably transcribed her brothers’ old letters and notes and sent them for keeping to Quentin, Einar’s oldest son, who likely handed them over to the Legion. Either way, Seekins said he had to trust his best guess. “We don’t have anybody left from those days; they’re all gone, and I don’t think any of the Johnsons are still alive,” he said. The documents include excerpts from a letter written by someone Seekins believes was probably a public information officer at the base. It states that Benjamin Johnson, who enlisted on April 12, 1917, died at the base hospital. His body was transported back to

Wisconsin, where he was buried in Cooksville Cemetery. “Rev. Hegge of Stoughton gave a very fine and able sermon, and the first soldier of the war was tenderly laid to rest,” the letter read. The pages also include several transcriptions of Einar Johnson’s letters home, both during and after the war.

Getting trained One with a dateline of “Camp McArthur, Nov. 12, 1917,” was written just weeks before his brother, Benjamin died from pneumonia there. “The money we get down here doesn’t last long, I only get $20 and we have so much stuff to buy,” Einar Johnson wrote. “I have been sick for three days but feel fine tonight they gave me half a glass of castor oil at noon, and i guess that would cure most anybody. “They are drilling us pretty hard now, Sunday we go out and dig trenches. The corporals are going to school … some are going to bayonet school, some to musketry school, some to grenade and machine gun.”

Savage fighting Another document, written after the war, dated May 26, 1919, graphically describes savage fighting, and convalescing in France after being wounded at Soissons. “The Morrocans wore little caps on their heads … and would go out in ‘No-man’s land’ at any time at night with their knives in their mouths and they would have to draw blood before they put it back

again,” Johnson wrote. “If they didn’t get a German, they would cut themselves – I saw a fellow with three gashes on his cheek. “They would cut off the Germans’ ears and hang them around their necks.” Not long after, Johnson was wounded and nearly killed after spending “three months and half to the day” of being on the firing line. “About 20 minutes after we went over the top, I heard someone holler behind me and I fell over backwards,” he wrote. “I left part of my skull over there. It didn’t hurt so such but it was awfully dangerous. The doctor said if was a fraction of an inch more and I would have been pushing up the daisies.”

The lighter side Another entry showed a softer side to humanity during the war. “When I was in the hospital, I had a fine nurse, she was from Spokane, Washington,” he wrote. “Her work was done at 7, but she worked until 9 lots of times making cocoa and things for us. We used to sit around the fireplace and sing and tell stories.” Finally, upon reaching home, he writes of talking once more to fellow Brooklyn soldier Otis O’Brien, when his friend got back home. “(I said), how does it feel to be back in God’s country – pretty good, doesn’t it?” Johnson wrote. Photo by Scott De Laruelle Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at This woolen World War I uniform was worn by longtime Oregon resident scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com. Warren Horton before it was donated to the Oregon Area Historical Society.

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Chris and Celia Johnson immigrated to America from Denmark, settling in Oregon to raise a family that included four sons who were in “The World War.” Among them was William Johnson, who later would become the namesake of the Oregon American Legion. Just days before the fighting and killing was finally to end, it looked like they would all survive to return home. But then a telegram arrived from Washington, D.C., curly announcing the news from a “Harris the Adjutant General.” It’s the only official notice of their son’s death they ever received. “I regret to inform you that Private William N. Johnson – Infantry – is reported killed in action on November Fourth.” Johnson, 28, who had just entered the Army on May 26 of that year, was killed Nov. 4, 1918, while serving in Company L, 353 Regiment, 86th Infantry Division during the Battle of the Meuse River. The battle was part of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive (Sept. 26-Nov. 11), the deadliest campaign in American history, with more than 26,000 soldiers killed. According to the National Archives, it was the largest operation of U.S. forces to that point – with

Memorial tree William Johnson, the only Oregon serviceman killed in action in World War I, is buried in Argonne-Meuse American Cemetery, near the village of Romangne-sous-Montfaucon, France. After his burial, the Oregon Woman’s Club purchased a red maple seedling from the cemetery, which was shipped overseas and planted in front of the water tower downtown, likely in 1920, according to the OAHS. It lasted for nearly 90 years before it was cut down in October 2008, as village officials deemed its deteriorated condition a safety hazard. A new red maple was planted in a similar spot, and it still stands today. more than 1 million soldiers participating – and helped to bring the war to a successful end for the Allies. In 1921, the Oregon American Legion post was renamed in Johnson’s honor, later adding the name of Oregon’s George H. Litch, one of several Oregon area service members killed during a generation later in World War II. When the post merged several years ago with the Brooklyn Legion Post, the new charter was renamed Brooklyn-Oregon American Legion Post 160.

Deadly disease While Johnson was the only Oregon area service member killed in battle out of around 130 who served, others died during the war. According to the Oregon Area Historical Society, Levi A. Anderson and Edward James Skelly also died during the war, possibly of disease.

Anderson, son of John and Anna Anderson, died in Rockford on Oct. 12, 1918, possibly of influenza while in the hospital. Skelly, son of John and Mary Kelly, died Oct. 7, 1918, in France, and his body was later returned for burial at Prairie Mound Cemetery. According to the Brooklyn Area Historical Society, Brooklyn soldier Benjamin Johnson (no relation to William) died of pneumonia on Dec. 5, 1917 while training for the war at Camp MacArthur, Texas. His body was transported back to Wisconsin and services were held for him in Brooklyn and Cooksville, where he is buried in Cooksville Cemetery. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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FOR SALE: Beagle puppies, AKC registered, tri-colors and lemon and white, sire and dam, outstanding hunterscompanions, trial champions in the pedigree, vet checked, $400-$450 each. Also two very good 5 year old male Beagles. $700 each. 608-437-8957.

A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791. RECOVER PAINTING offers carpentry, drywall, deck restoration and all forms of painting. Recover also urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. free estimates, fully insured, 20 yrs experience 608-2700440. ART’S LAWNCARE: Mowing, trimming. Weed Control. Rough mowing available. 608-235-4389. SNOW PLOWING Residential & Commercial Fully Insured. 608-8737038 or 608-669-0025

0602 Antiques

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD puppies, registered, purebred, farm raised, shots & wormed 563-357-9816.

0696 Wanted WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.We sell used parts. Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm. Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59 Edgerton, 608-884-3114

0705 Rentals GREENWOOD APARTMENTS. Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $795 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at: 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575. OREGON - 231 S. Main St., Large 1-bedroom, full laundry, shared garage, $650 + utilities. 608-338-5408.

COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL & CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MUSEUM “Wisconsin's Largest Antique Mall!” Customer Appreciation Week 20% off November 5-11 Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000SF 200 Dealers in 400 Booths Third floor furniture, locked cases Location: 239 Whitney St Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com

STOUGHTON 3 br at 404 Kennsington Sq. Basement, 1-car garage, rear patio. No pets. $1,200. Sign in yard. Drive-by, call 608-509-6863 STOUGHTON. 304 King St. #3, 2 bedroom, 1st floor apartment. Updated with new flooring, blinds & paint. Immaculate. No pets or smoking & 1 year lease required. $875month +utilities. Call/text Luke 608-215-0028.

0606 Miscellaneous WEATHER TECH backseat cover for mid-size sedan. Dark grey color, excellent condition. New $160, asking $90. 608-577-1558 YAMAHA GOLF Cart 1990. Gasoline, excellent shape, one-owner. $1,500. 608-873-7347 . DRY OAK and Cherry Firewood For Sale. Contact Dave at 608-445-6423 or Pete 608-712-3223. SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood. Volume discount. Will deliver. 608-6091181

ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $795 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. Located at300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589 608-877-9388

0750 Storage Space For Rent ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X25 10X30 Security Lights-247 access OREGONBROOKLYN CALL 608-444-2900

PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS As the freight market uctuates, your paycheck and miles shouldn’t have to.

NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088 OREGON SELF-STORAGE 10x10 through 10x25 month to month lease Call Karen Everson at 608-835-7031 or Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316 RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-520-0240

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golf course Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available KitchenetteBreakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628

RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92 Brooklyn, WI 608-455-2411

FOR SALE- MISCELLANEOUS SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 800 5670404 Ext.300N (CNOW)

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 Production Assemblers  2nd shift (4 - 10’s) Monday-Thursday  Starting Wage $20.25/hr, $21.25/hr after 120 days EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:  90% Employer Paid Premium for Medical Insurance  Free Onsite Employee/Dependent UW Health Clinic  100% Employer Paid Premium for Dental Insurance  Free Onsite Employee/Spouse Fitness Center  Free Life and Disability Insurance  Pension (We Pay Into Your 401k)  Holiday and Vacation Pay

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Machine Operators - Fabrication

Free blueprint reading course for Machine Operator positions

Starting Pay: $20.76/hr + up to an additional $ 1.74/hr for incentive pay

2nd Shift

787 N. Main St., Oregon • (608) 835-3939

Now Hiring! Help someone enjoy the holidays! ☐ Build a snowman ☐ See the light shows ☐ Bake cookies ☐ Go shopping

☑Apply at CLC!

No experience required! required!• $13/hr $13/hr• Flexible hours Community Living Connections Inc is a local nonprofit, supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live their best life in their own home and community. AA/EOE

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CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Oregon Observer unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

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Help Wanted

☐ Rent money ☐ Holiday money ☐ Spending money

WANTED: 7'x24' used aluminum stock trailer, good condition, reasonably priced, 608-778-2555.

0801 Office Space for Rent

0990 Farm

Part-time nights & weekends Applications available at Billsfoodcenter.com or in store.

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0980 Machinery

UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 10x20 - 12x30 24/7 Access Security Lights & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road & Lincoln Road

ONE YEAR old, proven, registered Katahdin ram, white, $500. 608-330-3666.

Don’t get stuck in neutral. Make the smart move, and get your career in gear with the busy carrier: Schneider.

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FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$60month 10x15=$70month 10x20=$80month 10x25=$90month 12x30=$115month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244

FOR SALE: 2017 registered Jimmy John, son, 3⁄4 Simmental, 1⁄4 Angus, quiet, easy, keeper. 608-723-9215.

It’s because of the great work our drivers do that shippers keep Schneider busy.

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DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337

0975 Livestock

Some carriers are scrambling for freight to keep drivers moving. At Schneider, drivers keep rolling, racking up reliable paychecks made possible by year-round customer freight.

Apply: schneiderjobs.com Call: 800-44-PRIDE

C.N.R. STORAGE Located behind Stoughton Garden Center Convenient Dry Secure Lighted with access 24/7 Bank Cards Accepted Off North Hwy 51 on Oak Opening Dr. behind Stoughton Garden Center Call: 608-509-8904

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3rd Shift

2pm - 10pm

10pm - 6am

Monday - Friday

Sunday - Thursday

WHY SUBZERO WOLF? Comprehensive fabrication training provided n State of the art fabrication equipment n Clean, temperature controlled working environment n Excellent employee benefit package n On-site employee clinic and fitness center available n

WHEN November 14 9:30am November 14 5:00pm

WHERE Wolf Facility, Doors 61&62 2866 Buds Drive Fitchburg, WI 53719

On-site interviews will be conducted after the course. To reserve your spot in the course please call human resources at 608-270-3358 p byy either date. or stop

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16 Oregon Observer - November 8, 2018

T HINK LOCAL F IRST ! Support Your Hometown Businesses

Don't forget to join us for our

Buy Local

Treat yourself to a new you just in time for Thanksgiving

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Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday! November 9, 10 & 11

Check out our many Holiday Specials

Call for an appointment today!

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• BOTOX $9.00 PER UNIT • CHEMICAL PEEL $99.00

Gerlach Wholesale Flooring 112 Janesville Street, Oregon, WI 53575 Phone: 835-8276 • Fax: 835-8277 Mon., Fri. & Sat. appointment only Tues. & Thur. 10am-6pm, Wed. 12pm-6pm

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Since 1978

Oregon like the

Visit our Meat Department for Custom Ground Meats and Hand Cut Steaks!’

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Beefed up Meat Department featuring custom ground meat & steaks Large Beer, Wine & Liquor Selection with low prices! Locally made products. Deli • Bakery • Organic selections

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featuring Baked or Deep Fried Cod, Walleye or Shrimp

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